Felicia Vargas
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Highly skilled Lead Dental Assistant with a background in overseeing dental office operations, coordinating patient care, and providing chair-side assistance to dentists. Possess strong skills in oral hygiene instruction, radiography, and sterilization procedures. Known for improving patient comfort levels and streamlining office workflows for maximum efficiency. Demonstrated success in fostering a positive team environment and enhancing patient satisfaction.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Dental Assistant
West Henderson Dental
Henderson , NV
11.2022 - Current
- Performing lead dental assistant duties.
- Assisting with oral surgery.
- Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Kept accurate records of dental treatments provided for each patient's visit.
- Ordered supplies necessary for daily operations of the practice.
- Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
- Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
Dental Assistant
Wonderful Smiles Dental
Las Vegas, NV
08.2018 - 08.2022
- Chairside assisting (basis)
- X-rays
- Assistant with implant placements
- Itero scans
- Scheduling appointments
- Insurance verifications.
Dental Assistant
Whitney Ranch Dental
Las Vegas, NV
06.2009 - 06.2013
- Chairside assisting
- X-rays were taken on patients
- Set up room for treatment
- Scheduled patients
- Insurance verifications
- Surgery chair side assisting.
Dental Assistant
Las Vegas Family Dental Care
Las Vegas, NV
12.2006 - 06.2008
- Chairside assisting
- X-rays were taken on patients
- Set up room for treatment
- Schedule patients appointments.
Education
Las Vegas High School
Las Vegas, NVSkills
- Organization
- Scheduling
- Customer Service
- Use Of X-ray, MRI, Cat Scans
- Patient Charting
- Oral Surgery
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Lead Dental Assistant
West Henderson Dental
11.2022 - Current
Dental Assistant
Wonderful Smiles Dental
08.2018 - 08.2022
Dental Assistant
Whitney Ranch Dental
06.2009 - 06.2013
Dental Assistant
Las Vegas Family Dental Care
12.2006 - 06.2008
Las Vegas High School
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